Academic Technology

Dec 28, 2019

Real-time Assessments and Check-ins

Great teachers understand that learning is a conversation, not a monologue. – Sir Ken Robinson. Real-time assessments and check-ins spark conversation with your students, preventing your class from being a one-way transmission of information and holding student attention. Interactive tools make real-time assessments and check-ins possible in both face-to-face and synchronous online classrooms, as well…

Dec 28, 2019

Current Virtual Reality Best Practices for the Classroom

Virtual Reality (VR) allows students to experience a world that does not have a physical form (Sapp, 2015b). This technology provides numerous learning benefits, including increased focus and engagement (Parsons & Rizzo, 2008; Fowler, 2014), increased learner involvement and motivation (Freina & Ott, 2015), a wider range of supported learning styles (Freina & Ott, 2015),…

Dec 22, 2019

Enhancing Active Learning With Digital Tools

Active learning is a widely recognized instructional approach, yet its definition and implementation can vary across disciplines and teaching styles. While it has long been a cornerstone of K-12 education, its adoption in higher education continues to grow as educators seek to foster deeper engagement and critical thinking. This article explores key elements of active…

Dec 6, 2016

Best Practices and Tips for Shooting Smartphone Videos

Smartphones with a great camera and the ability to record high-definition video are no longer difficult to find. Professional video content creators are finding that using their mobile phones to record video has several major advantages. They’re ubiquitous, and compatible with both iOS and Android. At NC State, you can store recorded videos in Panopto…

Mar 15, 2016

Group Work With Digital Tools

Group work is one way to facilitate interaction between students, but it is often challenging for instructors. Group work can be made easier with digital tools that offer valuable features for collaboration and communication, help streamline the process, and support productive group interactions in online and hybrid environments. This article identifies some of the group…